Revolutionary November
Join us on VISTA Today this November for Revolutionary November, inspired by Ken Burns’ The American Revolution, a month of stories celebrating the people, places, and pivotal moments that made Bucks County and the Delaware Valley the cradle of America’s fight for freedom.
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PA Tourism Office: Bowman’s Hill Tower in Washington Crossing Is a Place You Can’t Leaf Alone for Fall Foliage
With the earlier sunsets and cooling temperatures, the lush greenery of the Pennsylvania woodlands is about to be transformed into an array of spectacular autumnal…
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Was The Revolutionary War America’s First Civil War? You Decide
When Ken Burns sat down with Joe Rogan last month and called the American Revolution “our first civil war,” it caught a lot of people…
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Valley Forge Explained So a Fifth-Grader Could Understand: Cold, Courage, and a Comeback
Most of us have heard of Valley Forge, but not many people really understand what happened there, or why it mattered so much. It wasn’t…
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When Washington’s Army Ran Out of Food at Valley Forge, Polly Cooper of Oneida Indian Nation Helped Feed Them
When General George Washington’s army ran out of food while taking refuge in Valley Forge during the winter of 1777, Polly Cooper of Oneida Indian…
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Ken Burns’ Delaware Valley Roots: How His Mother’s Battle with Cancer Forged a Passion for Storytelling
Before Ken Burns became the United States’ most admired documentary filmmaker, he was a quiet boy growing up in Newark, Delaware, the son of a…
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With 350 Years Under Its Belt, King George II Inn in Bristol Holds Rich History
King George II Inn in Bristol, the oldest bar in Pennsylvania and the longest and oldest continuously operating inn in the United States, has been…
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The Greatest Event Since the Birth of Christ? Ken Burns Says It Began in the Delaware Valley
When Ken Burns, the celebrated documentary filmmaker behind The Civil War and The Vietnam War, calls the American Revolution “the most important event in world…
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Licking the British: Local Revolutionary War Reenactor Mimics Battle Formations with Popsicle Sticks
While spring is usually a big season for Revolutionary War reenactors, most have had to find new ways to enjoy their hobby during the pandemic…
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Untangling a Revolution: How Ken Burns and His Team Brought America’s Revolution to Life
Everyone thinks they know the story of the American Revolution including the midnight rides, the musket smoke, George Washington at Valley Forge. But filmmaker Ken…
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One of Bucks County’s Most Famous Historical Events Will Soon Jingle in Your Pocket
Starting April 5, the coins from buying your morning paper or breakfast sandwich may have imagery that resonates with Bucks County residents, according to a press release from the U.S. Mint. …
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Iconic Painting ‘George Washington Crossing the Delaware’ Celebrates American Leadership
The iconic painting “George Washington Crossing the Delaware” by Emanuel Leutze depicts General George Washington on a boat as he is leading his troops in…
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The Revolution Happened Here: 10 Philadelphia Area Battles That Shaped the Fight for Independence
Before the world called it the American Revolution, it began right here along the Delaware River, across the rolling farms of Chester County, and in…
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Revolutionary War-Era Durham Boat Replica Heads to Bucks County
A replica of the boat that carried George Washington and his troops across the Delaware River is coming to Bucks County, thanks to a partnership…
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5 Places Where Washington Slept: A County-by-County Journey Across the Delaware Valley
You can’t have driven anywhere around the Delaware Valley without passing a place where George Washington is reported to have spent the night. From riverbank…
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Revolutionary November: PBS Docuseries Brings The Revolution Home to Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley
Before the world called it the American Revolution, the fight for independence began right here, in the fields, taverns, meeting houses, and muddy crossroads of…
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The Overriding Importance of the Battle of Brandywine, Fought 244 Years Ago Today, Is the Marquis Lafayette
By Bruce Mowday The Sept. 11, 1777, Battle of Brandywine is a historic event of enormous importance to the United States that has been ignored…
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